How Do I Find My Known Traveler Number (KTN)?

The Known Traveler Number (KTN) is a unique identifier that allows travelers to access expedited security screening at airports in the United States through programs like TSA PreCheck. If you’ve enrolled in a Trusted Traveler Program such as TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, you will have been assigned a KTN. Here’s how to find your KTN:

**1. Check Your Approval Letter:

• The most straightforward way to find your KTN is by checking the approval letter or email you received when your Trusted Traveler Program application was accepted. Your KTN is typically included in this correspondence.

**2. Log into Your Trusted Traveler Program Account:

• Visit the website of the Trusted Traveler Program you enrolled in (e.g., TSA PreCheck, Global Entry) and log into your account using your credentials. Once logged in, you should be able to access your KTN.

**3. Contact Customer Support:

• If you can’t find your KTN in your approval materials or online account, you can contact the customer support for the specific Trusted Traveler Program you joined. They can provide you with your KTN after verifying your identity.

**4. Find It on Your Boarding Pass:

• Sometimes, your KTN may be included on your boarding pass when you book a flight. However, this is not always the case, so don’t solely rely on your boarding pass to find your KTN.

**5. Check with the Airline:

• If you’ve already booked a flight and believe you have TSA PreCheck or another trusted traveler benefit, you can contact the airline you’re flying with. They may have your KTN on file and can provide it to you.

**6. Visit an Enrollment Center:

• If you applied for a Trusted Traveler Program at an enrollment center in person, the staff there should be able to provide you with your KTN. Be sure to bring the necessary identification and application documentation.

**7. Check Your Global Online Enrollment System (GOES) Account:

• If you enrolled in Global Entry, you can log into your GOES account, where you should find your KTN displayed.

**8. Search Your Email:

• If you applied online, search your email for messages from the Trusted Traveler Program. Your KTN may have been sent to you electronically.

**9. Use the TSA Mobile App:

• If you have the TSA mobile app, you can log in and view your KTN if you’re enrolled in TSA PreCheck.

Remember that the process of finding your KTN may vary slightly depending on the Trusted Traveler Program you are enrolled in. Once you have your KTN, be sure to include it in your flight reservations to ensure you receive the expedited security screening benefits to which you are entitled.